Belt game 12,216 · August 12, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 5–1 at home to start reign 5,674 of the MLB belt, the 6th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 7, 1961, with 4 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 13, 1961.
5,674Reign number
6Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held